Memoirs of an Aesthete by Harold Acton

London: Methuen & Co., 1970. The scarce first part of Acton's memoirs, including his family history, early life, Italy, Oxford and China. This was never published in the USA, and remains quite scarce. (Note that the second part was published in the US with the same title, in UK with title More Memoirs of an Aesthete.) Jacket lightly worn, with a closed tear and some laminate bubbles. Previous owner's name.